IoT-Enhanced virtual power plants with edge computing and blockchain security for sustainable smart grid management

Abstract This paper introduces a novel IoT-Enhanced Virtual Power Plant (VPP) framework that integrates edge-fog computing, blockchain-secured communication, and AI-driven market mechanisms to optimize energy management in smart grids. The proposed system addresses critical challenges in traditional...

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Principais autores:	Faraz Uddin, Jiang Hao, Ibrahim Alsaduni, Sheeraz Iqbal, Md Shafiullah, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Saad Uddin
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	Nature Portfolio 2026-05-01
Colecção:	Scientific Reports
Assuntos:	Virtual power plant Internet of things Edge computing Blockchain Smart grid Demand response
Acesso em linha:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-47217-y
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